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Blazers considering surprising trade of their leading scorer?
For the second consecutive offseason, the Portland Trail Blazers could be trading away their top scorer. Longtime Blazers writer Sean Highkin reported this week that Blazers guard Anfernee Simons is worth keeping an eye on with regard to a potential trade this offseason. Highkin adds that Simons appears to be open to a move out... The post Blazers considering surprising trade of their leading scorer? appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
OSP Log: Crash near Lebanon takes life of 12-year-old; Corvallis driver involved in collision near Forest Grove
Editor’s note: This report is based on information submitted by the Oregon State Police. All crashes with fatalities may not be included. The status of incidents might change after further investigation. FRIDAY, JUNE 28. • 7:24 a.m. — Troopers responded to a two-vehicle crash on Highway 126 about 2...
5-Star Recruit Takes Shot at ESPN Insider for False Claim of Oregon Ducks Commitment
Five-star wide receiver recruit Dakorien Moore plans to announce his commitment on the evening of July 4th. Regardless of the scheduled announcement, ESPN insider Pete Thamel claimed Moore announced his commitment to the Oregon Ducks and head coach Dan Lanning. Moore himself took to social media to dispute the claim that Thamel had any knowledge of his forthcoming commitment.
Fourth inning fireworks lead Hops to 11-6 win over Emeralds
Fans in Eugene didn’t have to wait until after the game for their Fourth of July fireworks, for the Hops provided plenty of them in the fourth inning. Trailing 6-1, Hillsboro scored 10 runs in the top half of the fourth, helping lead the visiting Hops to an 11-6 win on Thursday, July 4, at PK Park in Eugene. In a game that was set up to be a pitcher’s...
INTERVIEW: Michael Andretti On The Future Of EV’s In Racing
Young Zach got to spend a few moments with racing legend Michael Andretti at last weekend’s Formula E Grand Prix in Portland. Andretti sheds some light on the future of electric motorsports and whether or not EV racing will ever supersede traditional combustion motorsports. He also gives KVI listeners an update on Andretti Autosport’s ambitions of purchasing a Formula One team. Young Zach also got to ask Former Formula One driver and current Formula E driver, Stoffel Vandoorne how an EV handles when compared to the pinnacle of motorsport, a modern Formula One car.
Bay clamming reopens statewide, mussels reopen on south coast
Bay clamming is now open statewide and mussel harvest reopens from Coos Bay north jetty to the California border the Oregon Department of Agriculture and the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife announced today. Two consecutive tests showed biotoxin levels below the closure limit in these areas. People should always call the Shellfish Safety Hotline (1-800-448-2474) before heading out to harvest shellfish or visit the ODA Recreational Shellfish Biotoxin Closures Webpage. ...
City Council renews homeless contract with Multnomah County
Multnomah County is one step closer to sheltering the homeless after Portland City Council voted to approve a partnership between the city and the county on Wednesday, July 3.. The choice to continue funding the Joint Office of Homeless Services came as a surprise for some after representatives for the city and county have blamed each other for not doing enough. “This intergovernmental agreement is the result of over a...
Providence locks out striking nurses
The biggest nurses strike in Oregon history wrapped up on June 20, but it remains to be seen if the strike was a success. More than 3,000 nurses went on strike June 18 at six Providence Health & Services hospitals. The nurses sought better pay and health benefits, as well as compliance with a new state law that requires minimum staffing ratios, which is supposed to protect hospital workers from burnout and keep patients from danger.
Oregon Health Authority director’s decision to fire equity chief raises employee fears
On June 21, leaders at the Oregon Health Authority called an emergency virtual meeting to tell employees in the agency’s Equity and Inclusion Division that Leann Johnson, the division’s longtime director, had been fired that morning. Johnson’s ouster took employees by surprise. In her nearly 10 years in...
American Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Passenger Urinates, Exposes Himself
In part of a string of recent events, another airplane incident has occurred. This time it features a lewd passenger on a flight who was later taken into custody. The aircraft was headed to Chicago from New Hampshire. Then passenger Neil McCarthy exposed himself, according to a report from PEOPLE.
Muslim Woman Forced to Remove Hijab in Multnomah County Jail
Following a protest in support of Palestine at Portland’s Grand Floral Parade last month, Serine Abuelhawa was among eight protesters arrested. Abuelhawa, a Muslim woman, was taken into custody at the Multnomah County Jail, where she was instructed to remove her hijab in front of male deputies. For religious reasons, she initially refused, which led to a tense interaction, a traumatizing day, and a possible civil rights violation.
D’Aquila’s goal in the 85th gives the Thorns a 1-0 win over the Wave
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Izzy D’Aquila scored in the 85th minute to give the Portland Thorns a 1-0 victory over the San Diego Wave in the National Women’s Soccer League. The victory snapped a three-game winless streak for the Thorns (8-5-3). D’Aquila broke through in the waning minutes of regulation, celebrating by making peace signs with her hands and playfully sticking out her tongue. This weekend’s games are the last for the NWSL before a break for the Olympics.
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